Dane Gorup has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Gorup has worked with the Hilton brand for 30 years, having built his career within Hilton's Southern California portfolio. As a native of Orange County, Gorup's extensive tenure in Southern California reflects a deep-rooted commitment to the region's hospitality industry. Most recently, he served as resort manager at the historic Hotel del Coronado. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Hilton Anaheim, a property where he held leadership roles that included assistant food & beverage manager, director of catering, and director of food & beverage.

Throughout his career, Gorup has earned numerous accolades, including Hilton's prestigious Circle of Excellence Award. Beyond his operational leadership, Gorup serves on the Board of Directors for the Chaine des Rôtisseurs, an esteemed international gastronomic association which has afforded him invaluable exposure to world-class restaurants, chefs, and industry leaders.

Outside of work, Dane enjoys exploring Santa Barbara's vibrant culinary scene, playing golf, mountain biking, and hiking along the city's scenic trails.

For more information and reservations, visit Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.